Michael Murphy

Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?

Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.

Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

Green Bay Packers players to take part in MKE Plays playground build

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Income is Greatest Barrier to Affordable Housing

Report finds incomes in Milwaukee County are a greater barrier to housing than high rents.

Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval

Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing

LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.

City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters

With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.

Contribution to Michael Murphy of $72

Chinese Recycling Change Will Hurt City

City's annual $870,000 loss due to change by world's largest buyer of recycled paper.

Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair

Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?

Common Council passes e-cigarette measure

Latest move caps off public health package

City Wins $30,000 Grant for Parks

Ald. Murphy's MKE Plays program has raised $1.7 million for parks since 2015.

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

City receives $30,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ grant to increase access to local play spaces

Grant awarded by the Walt Disney Company

Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

Community Engagement Session Hosted by Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases

Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law

A special time and a time to move on to a new challenge

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl - May 24, 2018

City-County Plan Targets Opioid Epidemic

300 opioid overdoses in county last year. Task force proposes eight focus areas.

A Washington Heights Ribbon Cutting

Music school opens in formerly vacant building on 47th and Vliet.

City of Milwaukee Arts Board awards $227,500 to 35 arts organizations

MAB grants require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from other sources

State overpays for building, hurts city in process

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - May 8, 2018

Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million

Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?

Art Walk on West Vliet Street this weekend

The event will feature local artists, shops, restaurants, galleries with live music, special pop-up shops, a visit from the A.W.E. Truck Studio and more.

Legislation mandates lead water lines replacement at child care facilities

This mandate applies to both publicly-owned and privately-owned portions of lead service lines.

4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.

Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

MPD Traffic Citations Hit Minorities Heavily

Whites issued just 13% of traffic citations by Milwaukee Police in 2017.

Sculpture Milwaukee work earns place outside City Hall

Tony Cragg’s Mixed Feelings donated anonymously through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation

MKE Plays Receives $10K contribution

Gift supports the revitalization of neighborhood parks across Milwaukee

State changes to residency law having a negative impact on Milwaukee

"The state needs to answer for this situation."

Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader

Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.

Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?

Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.

Comments by newly appointed interim Health Department commissioner troubling

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 9, 2018

Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader

She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

City Wants Downtown Parking Security

40% of downtown crimes are vehicle break-ins. Council demands safety measures.

Light & Unite Red Campaign for substance abuse awareness

Alderman Michael J. Murphy shows his support for substance abuse awareness

Commissioner Baker’s departure leaves us all with many, many questions

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - January 16, 2018

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal

Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.

City Kills Contracts With American Sewer

Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.

Alderman Murphy and Alderman Pérez encouraged by Chief Flynn and Mayor’s new stance on traffic enforcement policy

Ald. Murphy and Ald. Pérez look forward to further changes being implemented on the roadways to ensure safety.

Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017

Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact

$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.

Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?

Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Garden District mural work, “Flowers in Bloom”

The mural is a part of a neighborhood beautification project.

Time for Governor to invest within to solve workforce issues

News release from Aldermen Murphy, Perez and Johnson

Alderman Murphy secures funding for opioid addiction awareness

The number of deaths related to opioid overdoses keeps climbing.

Council Okays Lawyers for Muni Court

Will help defendants who can be jailed when they can’t afford to pay fines.

Common Council approves Municipal Court legal representation for indigent residents

The proposed ordinance passed unanimously, allocating up to $45,000 to the non-profit Legal Action of Wisconsin.

Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts

Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.

Housing Trust Fund grant allocations approved by Common Council

Housing Trust Fund grants total $600,000 for affordable and supportive housing projects

Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes

Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."

Marquette’s College of Health Sciences will host panel discussion on opioid epidemic

The free, public event is Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:15 a.m. in the Monaghan Ballroom on the third-floor of the Alumni Memorial Union

City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal

Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?

MKE Plays Receives $100K from Herb Kohl Philanthropies

Gift supports the revitalization of neighborhood parks across Milwaukee

Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?

Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?

Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops

Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.

The Milwaukee Soldiers Home Project is funded in time for Veterans Day

The Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board allocates $150,000 to the project which offers housing to homeless veterans.

Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard

County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.

Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn

10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

Citizens of Milwaukee

For the 14th consecutive budget, Mayor Barrett is going to cut your fire department.

Will City Reform Municipal Court?

Too many judges, indigent defendants treated badly, reform needed.

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Bublr Bikes Installs 60th Station!

More stations coming in October

Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others

MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.

Miller Compromises on Gettelman Brewery

MillerCoors only wants to demolish half of historic complex after community push back.

“Cause no harm” not part of the thinking in “Right to Carry” proposal

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - September 21, 2017

Bucks Top Off New Arena

4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.

Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture

Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.

Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions

Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying

Council approves amended bus rapid transit resolution

Legislation protects city taxpayers and city priorities

Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn

"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.

City Fighting County on Rapid Transit

Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.

FPC Directive on MPD pursuit policy appropriate, necessary

News release and related documents from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Council Members Blast Chief Flynn

Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.

Wisconsin Avenue utility box mural project concludes with ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11

All 10 utility box murals were composed and created by Mauricio Ramirez

DNR scale-back at State Fair sad, but no surprise

Statement of 10th District Alderman Michael J. Murphy - June 21, 2017

Common Council to take up Paris Climate Accord measure

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac

Impact of Bus Rapid Transit in Milwaukee

$48 million high-speed bus line projected to carry 10,000 riders daily by 2035.

City Moves Forward on Highway 175

70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.

Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?

Common Council says yes. Chief Flynn says no. Who’s right?

Rebuilt DeBack Playground wins Mayor’s Design Award

It features a 90-foot zipline, walking track, fitness equipment, permeable pavement basketball courts, challenging toddler elements, and a 10-foot tall rope dome.

Downtown Strip Club Approved

Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City

New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative

Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.

Praying for the Zyszkiewicz family and hoping for justice

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 24, 2017

Council passes resolution creating Early Education Task Force

The task force will launch a birth-to-school literacy initiative.

Felons Can Now Buy City Homes

Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.

Mayor Barrett Highlights Housing Efforts through Partnerships

Ocwen’s commitment is contributing to City efforts in helping residents keep, renovate homes

St. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 11th

Week of Irish Entertainment Planned